I was worried I didn't have enough for this winter, but so far I seem to be well ahead. I've burned about 1.5 cords of my split late 2012 wood and just got into my split early 2013 stuff. It's so nice to be 2 yrs ahead. Feels like it hasn't been as cold this year, plus a few nice days when I haven't run the stove.
Wood usage this winter.
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I have burned a lot more than normal this winter. I have burned 3 cords and running low on my two year wood and will have to raid my 1 year wood at some point. I ran my minisplit hard last year on purpose and it really cut my wood usage. I will be running the minisplit a lot harder the rest of the winter and plan on hauling in a couple of extra cords for next year.
Beer Belly
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So far....about 3 Cords. Been burning Oak that I have no business burning (1 1/2 years CSS) for the past 3 weeks.....but the stove temps are up to 600-700 *F hopefully helping keep things clean
.....as a matter of fact, going back to the stacks to grab more later this morning
.....as a matter of fact, going back to the stacks to grab more later this morning
A face of uglies is better than an ugly face yes ?
About 2 cords in so far. I've got another cord marked for this year and think I may get by with less than that.
firefighterjake
Minister of Fire
I rarely bother to measure or calculate what I've burned . . . as long as I see plenty of wood in the woodshed and plenty stacked outside seasoning I am happy and content.
tomc585
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I have gone through about 2 cords already, went fast because there was a lot of small pieces from wagon wheel rounds. The next cord in line will go fast too because it is some crappy wood from a neighbors tree which I intended to use on warmer days when I am home veggin out. Plenty of good stuff in reserves.
BoiledOver
Minister of Fire
As of today, we have burned 15% less than last year at this time. Weighing and recording has its upsides. 9,494 lbs last year and 8083 lbs this year
Hi all first winter with our jotul f400 and a little ashamed to say we're running on the low side of wood. Will have plenty for next year and after that. I am trying to decide if I should purchase additional wood for this year or run the gas furnace. A close by neighbor owns a tree service and says his all oak wood is ready to burn. I don't doubt the wood is seasoned but do wonder if it's dry enough to burn this year. Any thoughts on this?
Take a piece of his seasoned wood, split it and take a moisture content reading. Then you will know for sure if is good to go.
velvetfoot
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caferacer
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More snow is coming in a couple of days.
I'm on my 3rd cord. I must have a super uninsulated house.
xman23
Minister of Fire
We burn more every year. The weekend place has become long weekends and early arrival. Wood is the only heat when we are here. I'm a lot of years ahead, but this summer I do need to get working.
Andy S.
Feeling the Heat
It's getting harder to estimate as the season progresses. I'm probably approaching 2 cords and am a face cord away from being in a bind. The balance of this year's wood after the face cord in the garage is under snow well away from the house. The "unfun" part of wood heat will be this afternoon's moving and restacking work.
jimdrea
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About 2 cords. I burn from 4pm to 10pm on weeknights and all day on the weekends. Oil furnace will kick on when it gets below 62 degrees in the house and to heat hot water. 1st year burning with an insert and have cut down on oil burned by 75 %. Luck too that oils cheap this year. Nothing heats like wood though,love it.
kennyp2339
Minister of Fire
All this talk about wood supply is giving me the itch to start cutting again, unfortantly there's about 14" of snow on the ground with another 10-14 forecasted for Sunday night, I guess it's still beers, look at the chainsaw and splitter in the garage season. Maybe by march I can get back out in the woods, of course this wood would be for the 17/18 winter
blueguy
Feeling the Heat
We're just shy of 1.75 cords used so far - been burning full time since mid-Oct-ish.
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Its my first year burning, and the house needs some major air sealing and insulation added. I have burned about 3 1/2 cords so far, and 2 tons of pellets. Just got a progress hybrid though, and am already saving 1/2-3/4 a bag of pellets a day, and burning the same amount of wood for more heat. I have a ton of bio bricks, 1/2 cord of kinda crappy punky wood and 1 cord of cherry left. Should be good to go. Have about 8 cords stacked for next year.
D8Chumley
Minister of Fire
I'd guess I'm around 2 also, give or take. I think that's what's in the pile I've used when I measured it last year. It's almost gone so now I have room to stack what I have bucked in the driveway when I get to it. Glad I busted my butt last year to get ahead while I was seasonally laid off for 7 weeks.
Paulywalnut
Minister of Fire
Not much snow but the night have been real cold.. Thats ok
Love burning wood and don't like plowing snow too much
Love burning wood and don't like plowing snow too much
tsquini
Minister of Fire
Right around 2 cords so far. The time of year that kills me is when I'm still burning in March and April.
husky345 vermont resolute
Feeling the Heat
As a personal update a few pics to share,
1 & 2 show how I,ve burrowed into the wood shed, that empty space is approx 2 1/2 + cords. the last row at the back keeps the snow out ( westward facing ) which is how my wood dries so well I,am always tempted to leave to protect the rest from the elements will be used this year as we go through spring. There are 3 cords left in the shed but, this is the real burning season here in upstate NY so I,am still doing well.
3. Is the snow we didnt get in the blizzard of 2015, its over 2 feet and still snowing.
4. Is my old faithful 1956 JD that is my log puller just before she fired up on the third turn ( 6 volt ) in 2 feet of snow and 4 deg ready to clear the driveway.
5. The woodshed from earlier, when oak was waiting to keep me warm.
Bob
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